Excellent opportunity for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join us on an FTC for 7 months
* You will join a modern and well-equipped Small Animal GP RCVS Accredited practice, with silver awards in both ISFM and RWAF, established since 2018.
* This role is ideally for 30 hours a week, working 3 long days; however, different arrangements can be discussed to accommodate your needs. This includes 1 in 5 Saturdays.
* No OOHs or on-call duties.
* Join a supportive team of 5 Vets, 4 RVNs, 2 SVN, 1 VCA, and 4 CCA.
* Enjoy excellent CPD allowance and benefits. Certificates and CPD are funded and actively encouraged.
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience required; must be comfortable with sole charge.
* Locally owned and operated, with wider support from Vets for Pets.
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
About Us
We opened East Kilbride Vets4Pets in 2018. Our joint venture partners are Lorna Green RVN CertVNECC NCert(Anaesth) and Jennifer Laming RVN CertVNES. Our team includes 3 full-time and 2 part-time Vets with diverse experience and skills, including a recent certificate in medicine. We have 4 experienced Nurses, including some with over 10 years’ experience and multiple certificates, as well as 2 Student Nurses, all engaged in Schedule 3 duties. Our dedicated client care team comprises 3 full-time and 1 part-time CCAs. We also work with volunteers, Vet students on EMS, and Nursing students on placement, as we are a nurse training practice.
Our practice is Small Animal GP RCVS Accredited, with a patient demographic of approximately 40% dogs, 40% cats, 15% rabbits, and 5% small furries, reptiles, and birds. We hold silver awards in ISFM and RWAF, aiming for Gold. Our facilities include in-house labs, digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitors, and dedicated wards.
The surgery is located within the Pets At Home store at East Kilbride Retail Park, G74 4ZA, easily accessible from Glasgow and surrounding areas via the M74.
We have built an established and loyal client base over nearly 7 years and are committed to providing gold-standard pet care with up-to-date surgical and medical techniques.
About You
The ideal candidate will have strong consulting, surgical, and medical skills, with some emergency surgery experience. You should be confident working sole charge, especially during weekends when you will be the only vet on duty, supported by our nursing and reception team.
What We Offer
A supportive work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include an excellent CPD allowance, conference support, in-house support, contributory pension scheme, paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA, BSAVA), and discounts at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home, and Groom Room. We encourage professional development and support pursuit of interests and certificates, which are fully funded.
We look forward to hearing from you! To apply, visit www.vets4petscareers.com or email douglas.grant@vets4pets.com.
Location: G74 4ZA
Pets see no bias or discrimination. Inspired by pets, we value diversity and encourage everyone to be themselves. Even if your skills and experience don’t exactly match, your values and behaviors could make a unique contribution. We want to hear from you!
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